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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: Family Picnic

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Before the little ones came along, my husband and I were avid picnickers. There’s just something so very romantic about stretching out on a big, soft blanket and enjoying a rustic meal… all the while being surrounded by nature on a warm, sunny day. In fact, almost 8 years ago I received a proposal for marriage while we were picnicking – which essentially made me a #Fan4life.

Our very first family picnic happened just about a year after Reid was born; we put out a simple spread of finger foods (cooked chicken nuggets, vegetable sticks, sandwich halves and chips) and stocked our travelling toy chest with balls, Frisbees, squirt toys and picture books. And of course, before the fun began, we captured the moment.

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I later added this photo to my scrapbook, with the caption: “You have defined and justified my existence.”

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  3. Darlene Schuller

    They just radiate innocence… so adorable. You are a very blessed lady Miss Lena.

  4. Flora M

    Love their smiles and the caption :) Great memories to have :)
    I loved picnics too, but the sun and the sting-a-ma-jigs always ended up spoiling them for me :(

  6. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    What a great picture and two very cute boys! It has been quite awhile since we went on a picnic, might just have to plan one for this summer!

  11. Lynda Cook

    Love the picture! your boys look so charming and handsome!! picnics are the best and so romantic too!!

  15. Victoria Ess

    I’m also a big fan of picnics and there’s tons of great spots in Toronto to have them. I love this photo and moment you’ve captured!

  17. sarah sar

    Love picnic photos! Some of the best photos of my childhood are from our family picnics. Parents jsut *know* when to capture the perfect moment.

  19. loucheryl

    What an adorable photo! I would love to bring my boys on a picnic. I think they would LOVE it.

  26. kathy downey

    What an adorable photo,you sure captured an amazing photo of the boys,they sure have grown since this post….beautiful memories!